Elementary Pastor

Position Summary:

The Elementary Ministry Pastor will provide leadership to the volunteers and shepherd the hearts and minds of children in kindergarten through 4th grade. Strong relational, leadership, recruiting, and shepherding skills are necessary, as well as an obvious passion for kids.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure an excellent, safe, and secure environment for elementary students and leaders on Sunday mornings
• Oversee all activities in large group and small group elementary environments, including curriculum setup and weekly supplies
• Serve on the Fellowship Kids Curriculum Team to provide curriculum and training resources specific to elementary students to Fellowship Kids staff at all campuses
• Edit and implement curriculum strategy for elementary small groups and large groups at the West Little Rock campus, based on multisite curriculum plan
• Recruit, train, and encourage leaders for all areas of Elementary Ministry, including the roles of small group leader, large group leader, production support, coach, and supply prep
• Participate in the large group teaching rotation
• Schedule volunteers in elementary small group and large group spaces
• Invest in relationships with volunteers to encourage their growth as leaders and as followers of Jesus
• Regularly communicate with volunteers to share vision, lesson plans, and needed information for Sunday mornings
• Establish and nurture relationships with leaders through lunches, phone calls, emails, cards, appreciation gifts, etc.
• Provide on-going training for leaders through regular gatherings to discuss upcoming lessons, events, or small group needs
• Regularly communicate with parents of elementary in alignment with the Fellowship Kids communication plans to provide discipleship material, resources, and important information regarding ministry updates
• Serve as primary Pastor to elementary students and their families, building relationships through intentional meetups and providing pastoral care and support during difficult moments and key faith moments and conversations (hospital visits, baptism meetings, faith and salvation questions, etc.)
• Plan and lead special events to reach elementary families in the community (Gingerbread Bash, Back to School Bash, summer events, etc.)
• Serve on Sunday mornings as staff representative and assist in Sunday morning tasks (guest assignments, volunteer placement, and emergency situations)
• Work with the West Little Rock staff team to ensure shared spaces are prepared and planned for in advance of use from other ministries
• Assist with church-wide Fellowship Kids events and trainings as needed
• Manage elementary attendance rosters and database as it pertains specifically to elementary ministry
• Attend weekly Fellowship Kids staff meetings and monthly all-staff meetings
• Attend Sunday worship regularly
• Other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Required –Bachelor's degree;
  Seminary/Master’s degree a bonus
• At least 2 - 5 years' experience in children’s ministry or related field (volunteer, internship, and/or residency experience considered)

• Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; is not defensive; is receptive to talking about shortcomings
• Passion for the discipleship of elementary students and parents at Fellowship
• Initiates well on their own and can work well on their own
• Loves recruiting, building, leading, and serving on a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to organize for Sunday services
• Relational with staff, campuses, parents, and elementary students
• Ability to identify and think through problems quickly and be a part of the solution

• Committed to Fellowship’s mission, values, and beliefs
• Handle confidential information in a Christ-like and professional manner
• A heart to serve the Lord and grow his Kingdom
• If not a member of Fellowship Bible Church, must be willing to become a member
• Regular involvement…